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Current as of June 08, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Sec. 1. (a) As used in this section, “blood” has the meaning set forth in IC 16-41-12-2.5.
(b) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally donates, sells, or transfers blood or semen for artificial insemination (as defined in IC 16-41-14-2) that contains the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) commits transferring contaminated body fluids, a Level 5 felony.
(c) However, the offense under subsection (b) is a Level 3 felony if it results in the transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to any person other than the defendant.
(d) This section does not apply to:
(1) a person who, for reasons of privacy, donates, sells, or transfers blood at a blood center (as defined in IC 16-41-12-3) after the person has notified the blood center that the blood must be disposed of and may not be used for any purpose;
(2) a person who transfers blood, semen, or another body fluid that contains the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) for research purposes; or
(3) a person who is an autologous blood donor for stem cell transplantation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure § 35-45-21-1 - last updated June 08, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure/in-code-sect-35-45-21-1.html
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